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It's not so simple. It's heartening to see though that there is more discussion of and notice given to the fact that tactics of militant aggression and vengeance are not accomplishing anything for either side in this issue.
Personally I think the Holocaust resulted in a case of massive PTSD and anxiety which has gone essentially untreated, even though putting energy and resources into creating the state of Israel seemed at the time to be a constructive, forward thinking resolution to the Holocaust nightmare. Unfortunately though it's turns out it's not much different than building a new home on a site ruled by all the old violent habits.
That area of the world has been in a state of war for thousands of years. It's still exactly the same as the old testament stories, except now the weapons are much more destructive. Unless some truly radical thinking and action is embraced, such as a complete moratorium on the past, as certain other areas of the world have had to embrace for the sake of survival, war will continue there forever. It has become part of the culture and people are willing to sacrifice their children, on both sides.
The actions being taken now by Israel will create many many more suicide bombers and the mutual hatreds will only escalate.
